SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League announced Monday that single game tickets for both the 2009-2010 preseason and regular season will go on sale Sept. 19 at 10 am at the MassMutual Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com.

The 2009-2010 Falcons regular season home opener will be Oct. 3 when they host the Portland Pirates at 7 p.m. Regular season ticket pricing will be $17 for adults and $10 for youths (17 and under) and students with a valid ID.

The Falcons will host a pair of pre-season games at the MassMutual Center when they take on the Worcester Sharks on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and the Providence Bruins on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Preseason ticket pricing will be $10 for all fans and will be general admission.

MassMutual Center Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or four hours prior to an event. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (413) 787-6600.

The Falcons will once again be offering discounted tickets this season for groups of 15 or more. For more information regarding group specials call the Falcons Office at (413) 739-3344.